Report on World Neighbors Cafe Kiyosumi-Shirakawa "Summer Festival Event

Located in front of Kiba Park, World Neighbors Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is a social apartment with a cafe.

World Neighbors Cafe Kiyosumi-Shirakawa is a cafe and coin laundry all in one. It is well-liked by those who live in this property as well as those who live in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa and those who visit the city. It is not just a place to drink coffee and eat, but also a place where communication takes place.

This month's article reports on the mystic mosaic festival, a summer festival held at World Neighbors Cafe Kiyosumi-Shirakawa!

Mystic mosaic festival" is a mosaic of cultures

The concept of the event is "mystic mosaic festival". The concept is to mix cultures from various countries like a mosaic and create a colorful collection.

In addition to the regular menu, there will be drinks and food available only on the day of the festival, as well as silk-screening and accessory making. Although the event was held during the consecutive holidays over the Obon vacation, it was crowded with many people.

Eat, talk, and experience. The colorfully decorated summer festival was a space where everyone from adults to children could enjoy themselves.

■Special food and beverage menu on the day of the festival

Left: Kebab / Upper right: Bain Mee / Lower right: Hot dog

A wide variety of international dishes such as bain mee and kebabs were available only at the event. Kebabs were the most popular among them. Kebabs are perfect for lunch or when you are hungry.

Three kinds of assorted ice cream

Assorted ice creams were also topped with colored sprays and cookies, making the menu not only tasty but also pleasing to the eye, providing a festive atmosphere.

■ Experience Booths

In addition to food, there are three experience areas handmade by the cafe staff. The cafe staff were in charge of making bead accessories, assorted sweets, and silk-screening, which gave them time to talk slowly with regular customers who usually only say hello to each other. It was impressive to see how the conversation naturally spread as participants worked with their hands, creating communication between staff and participants, and among participants.

Making beads accessories

Among the hands-on booths, making beaded accessories was the most popular. Visitors could choose their favorite color from a wide variety of colorful beads to create their own unique accessories. Everyone from children to adults was having a great time.

Assorted sweets

Gummies and biscuits from various countries are packed in cups. Visitors were excited to see these unique snacks.

Silk Screen

A hands-on booth where you can print your own T-shirts and tote bags with the festival's limited-edition festival design.
Silk-screening is a type of printing in which a hole is made in a mesh plate and ink is dropped onto the hole to print the design. The thrill of checking to see if the design has been printed properly after you have colored it with your own hands is unforgettable. The best part of silkscreening is that you can use your old clothes to make a new life for them.

The café as a place that connects "life" and "town

Once again, the charm of World Neighbors Kiyosumi Shirakawa is that the lounge in the social apartment is not the only place where connections are made. The café in the property is a place where you can connect with the energetic staff working in the café, regular residents, and visitors to the area. At this event, the largest number of participants were neighbors who live nearby. It was a great opportunity to expand conversations with customers who normally only say hello to each other through the exhibitor booths.

World Neighbors Kiyosumi Shirakawa is open to everyone. If you are visiting nearby or interested in social apartments, please stop by on your way home from Kiba Park or the museum.

(Text: Hayashi / Photos: Cafe staff members)

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WORLD NEIGHBORS CAFE Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

Address: World Neighbors Kiyosumi Shirakawa 1F, 4-13-1 Hirano, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0023
Business hours: 8:00-20:00
Closed: Wednesday
Instagram: @laundrycafe_kiyosumi